FA-18 Releases 103 Perdix Micro-Drones

Naval Air Systems Command, successfully demonstrated one of the world’s largest micro-drone swarms at China Lake, California.

Propellers: 2.6 in 

Body: 6.5 in 

Wing span: 11.8 in 

Weight: 290 g 

Endurance: >20 min 

Air speed: >40‐60 kts

Originally designed by MIT engineering students,the Perdix drone was modified for military use. They are autonomous micro-drones capable of low altitude Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance and other missions. From what I read, they can be launched from air, sea or ground.